Aug 29, 2013
Pensacola lawyer arrested for exposing himself
A Pensacola criminal defense lawyer was arrested last Saturday on Pensacola Beach after exposing himself to two 13-year-old girls, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Aug 29, 2013
Sheriff backs vote on tax to put officers back in schools
The Santa Rosa School Board renewed agreements funding seven school resource officers (SRO) and one K-9 officer at its Aug 22 meeting.
Aug 29, 2013
Prison escapee, accomplice arrested in Santa Rosa County
A man who escaped from a prison in Arkansas was arrested last Thursday night in Santa Rosa County with his accomplice.
Aug 29, 2013
Septic systems contributing to flooding issues
Will Arnett has been even busier than usual lately. In addition to the typical daily septic tank work, the owner of Arnett Septic in Navarre has also been pumping out ditches that are clogged with muck and full of water.
Aug 29, 2013
No quick fix for HBTS drainage issues
Frustrated by the county’s response to drainage-related flooding issues in Holley By The Sea (HBTS), residents of the massive subdivision drove to Milton last Thursday to attend Santa Rosa County’s annual flood mitigation meeting at which the county’s flood plan is reviewed with respect to flooding incidents.
Aug 29, 2013
Aerial detection of marijuana lands Navarre man in jail
A Navarre man was arrested last Thursday after an aerial investigation found a grow site of 51 marijuana plants behind his residence on Segura Street, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Aug 29, 2013
Negotiations underway, but Pier vote still under fire
The system used to select the management contract for the Navarre Fishing Pier has caused quite a stir since county commissioners made their choice via matrix ranking last Monday.
Aug 22, 2013
Vivi loses eye, but keeps sight
Viviana Vixen “Vivi” loves belly rubs, barking at strangers and running crazy in the back yard, like most other small dogs. She loves curling up in a lap or stretching out on the couch just as much as the next pup. And, she has a mellow temperament and a roll-with-the-punches attitude – which is probably why she’s had no problem with the one thing that separates her from a majority of other dogs.
Aug 22, 2013
Panther sightings website indicates growing population
A website launched a year ago has logged hundreds of reported sightings of Florida panthers across the state, while also clearing up some confusion with other wild animals.
Aug 22, 2013
FWC mulls changes to deer hunting in NW Florida
Changes to deer hunting in Northwest Florida could be on the horizon, as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering altering regulations for the 2014-15 hunting season.